<arguetaf@cua.edu> wrote in message
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> What can I do? The dealer is asking me to tow my car to them so that
> they can cut a new key. I don't have that kind of money and the key
> costs $60 and to program it $89.50. I am able to start the car with
> the remote and then insert the valet key. This is the only way to
> start the car but I have run out of battery for the remote twice and
> had to walk to a store to find a battery in order to start the car. I

AT least with this method you can get it to the dealership without it being
towed.

> have four small children and can't afford for this to happen. I went
> to the dealer today again a different mind you and they told me that
> since the alarm system is not a Honda installed a alarm it's gonna
> cost more than $180.00 for a new key and they don't guarantee that the
> new key will work.

What brand is the alarm/remote starter? Check the web or yellow pages for
someone who deals with that brand.

> Can this be true?

Sure can!

> Can't I just buy a transponder
> key online and program it myself?

Make sure you buy the right one. Then you need the make and model of the
system to be able to obtain programming instructions. Each system is
different.